Arboretum Friends Seek New Board Members

May 11, 2018

Seeking Prospective Board Members

The Friends of the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden is seeking prospective board members with an active interest in immersing in the gardens and engaging with its constituents to explore the motivations and interests of visitors, members, volunteers and contributors. Related activities and engagements include, docent work, event planning, membership development, fund and friend raising. The board will play a critical role in program development by capturing insights and providing those back to the director and staff as input to planning.

Board members serve two year terms, must be active members of the organization. Board members are expected to attend 10 meetings per year, participate in the activities of sub-committees and contribute volunteer hours in support of programs and events.

Applications will be accepted through June 15, 2018. New board members will be announced at the annual membership meeting on Sunday, September 16, 2018.